Senior Residential Child Care Worker – Doncaster

Salary: up to £31,320 basic 
Location: Doncaster, DN11 
Home: NEW 3 Bed EBD 
Hours: 174 hours per month | Sleep-ins 23:00–07:00 on a 3-week rolling rota

Salary & Benefits

• £14.50–£15.00 per hour
• Paid sleep-ins at £71.28 
• Paid on-call duties: £20 Monday–Thursday and £40 Friday–Sunday
• Tailored personal development plans
• Progression opportunities, including support towards QCF Level 4 and Level 5
• Mentoring and specialist training to support progression into management
• Opportunities to develop towards future Registered Manager roles

What We're Looking For

• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (essential)
• QCF Level 4 or Level 5 (desirable)
• Experience working with children and young people in residential care or childcare
• At least 1 year of relevant residential experience
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate colleagues
• Good understanding of child development, attachment and trauma-informed care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and safeguarding procedures
• Ability to manage crises, resolve conflict and make sound decisions under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable approach to shift work, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Full UK driving licence
• Applicants must be aged 21 or over
• Legal right to work in the UK

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and provide guidance, support and mentoring to residential care staff
• Act as a positive role model and promote high-quality, child-centred care
• Support the development and implementation of individual care plans and support strategies
• Oversee day-to-day care, activities and routines within the home
• Monitor and record young people's progress, behaviour, wellbeing and significant incidents
• Support team meetings, training and professional development
• Create a positive, therapeutic and inclusive environment where young people feel safe and supported
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and promote positive relationship skills
• Implement behaviour management strategies and therapeutic interventions
• Work with external professionals, therapists and agencies to meet young people's needs
• Ensure safeguarding, risk assessment and health & safety procedures are followed
• Maintain high standards of care, compliance and record keeping
• Keep up to date with best practice and developments in residential childcare
• Attend relevant training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.